John J. Cornwell

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Former Governor of West Virginia

John Jacob Cornwell was a Democratic politician from Romney in Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Cornwell served as the 15th Governor of West Virginia, from 1917-1921. He also served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1905. Wikipedia

Born: July 11, 1867, Ritchie County, WV

Died: September 8, 1953 (age 86�years), Cumberland, MD

Spouse: Edna Brady Cornwell (m. 1891)

Party: Democratic Party

Books: A Mountain Trail: To the Schoolroom, the Editor's Chair, the Lawyer's Office, and the Governorship of West Virginia

Previous offices: Governor of West Virginia (1917–1921) and West Virginia State Senator (1899–1905)

Education: Shepherd University